Coverage of health in Sioux Falls focuses on public health, wellness practices, medical research, hospital system programs and insurance developments. It examines the personal decisions residents make about their well-being.
Gastroenterologists are offering clinical trials for Crohn's disease for the first time in South Dakota.
Live Poll
Would you prefer to participate in local clinical trials for chronic conditions if available?
Jim Skaff marks three years cancer-free after a 2023 diagnosis at Sanford Cancer Center in Sioux Falls.
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Should your local government fund community services that are frequently used by non-residents?
The Link reports that 44% of its patients in 2026 traveled to Sioux Falls from outside the local metro area for services.
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Do you trust that city health assessments lead to meaningful improvements in your community?
Residents are invited to provide input on local health priorities through the end of November.
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Do you support bringing mobile medical clinics directly into senior living facilities in your area?
The event brought flu vaccinations directly to residents at the Good Samaritan Society Prairie Creek campus.
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Do you believe peer-led community support programs are effective resources for individuals in your area?
A Sioux Falls nonprofit now offers free in-person support sessions for adults living with serious mental illness.
Reporting here centers on public health initiatives, hospital facility expansions, updates to insurance coverage and wellness trends. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it where residents access care. Shifts in local public health warnings and the expansion of specialized care programs define the health landscape in this region. Access to medical services and the integration of new wellness practices occur as the city expands.
